Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (foot) has officially been downgraded to out on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. He was previously listed as questionable, but the left foot inflammation proved to be too much. Since Damian Lillard and Gary Payton II are both out as well, Shaedon Sharpe will draw another start and Josh Hart will likely see a lot of minutes thrown his way as well. Both Sharpe and Hart are most likely rostered already, but they would be worth a look in DFS ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers will already be shorthanded with Damian Lillard (calf) ruled out for this game. This team will be extremely thin at guard if Simons is unable to play. Keon Johnson and Justice Winslow would be asked to play significant roles. Also, Josh Hart would see increased usage and an uptick in playing time. Hart could be an interesting streaming option for Friday's ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons took control of the offense with Damian Lillard sidelined. As we've seen him do last season, the 23-year-old stepped up his scoring output when called upon. He registered 31 points, three rebounds, and eight assists on 10-for-21 shooting and 4-for-11 from deep. His value always reaches close to the ceiling when Lillard is out. With that being said, he's still a player that every fantasy manager wants to have on their team. As time goes on, the hope ...

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons was outstanding in Monday's 135-110 win over Denver, scoring 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting from three-point range. He hit six triples and exploded for 22 points in the third quarter. The 23-year-old finished with 11-for-17 overall shooting from the field and picked up three rebounds with five assists, one steal, one block and one turnover. The Nuggets couldn't handle the Blazers' backcourt here, as Damian Lillard notched a game-high 31 ...

We're still weeks away from the regular-season tip-off, and while there is a ton of hype about the incoming rookies, we still need to reflect on the 2021-2022 campaign and what happened just a few weeks and months ago. Things have finally settled when it comes to the NBA offseason timeline so it's time to do some evaluation of the first (nearly) COVID-free year as we prepare for the 2023 season.When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a brand new deal with the organization. The young guard has agreed to a four-year $100 million deal. Simons averaged 17.3 points per game last season, but that was mainly because Damian Lillard was sidelined a majority of the year due to injury. It's unlikely that Simons is going to have the same success with Lillard healthy next season. That being said, Simons probably won't be anything more than a late round option on draft day.

The Trail Blazers extended a qualifying offer to guard Anfernee Simons on Wednesday. The move makes him a restricted free agent, giving Portland the edge in retaining his services. The 24th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 40.5% from behind the arc. As a result, Simons will likely draw interest from numerous clubs around the league. However, he should remain an adequate producer on the fantasy end regardless of ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is hopeful that he can remain with the organization. He is in the final year of his rookie deal, but is confident the two sides can agree on a deal. Simons averaged 17.3 points with 3.9 assists and 2.6 rebounds, which are all career highs for the young guard. He'll likely receive a qualifying offer from the Blazers and they will negotiate from there. He should have an opportunity to be a big part of the roster alongside Damian Lillard.

Getting this out early yet again as stuff is always time-sensitive this time of year. You need the info to win your playoff matches, so I'll have you covered!I'll just cover what has changed since last week. These players are listed in the alphabetical order of the teams for which they play. Short-Term Injuries for Fantasy BasketballDanilo Gallinari, SF/PF, Atlanta Hawks - AchillesDanilo Gallinari is day-to-day with soreness in his Achilles. John Collins is also out on Monday so that will ...

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons (knee) has been shut down for the time being, with the team set to re-evaluate the 22-year-old in the next one to two weeks. Simons is battling mild patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, an ailment which could keep him out for the remainder of the season. Already down Damian Lillard (abdominal), the Blazers backcourt options have dwindled quickly. Brandon Williams is on track to continue seeing a massive role Saturday vs. Washington, while ...